Re: Only 5 intrusions blocked...Last time i had over thousands

There is a possibility that last time you potentially could have had some malware/troyan that called out, but ZA firewall recognized it and inhibited the coming in.

Or you could have been assigned a new IP address lately by the internet provider (my cable company assigns a new one every month), thereby the newer IP address is not being affected as much as the old one.

I really think you should just spend the 30-40 bucks on a router or external firewall to rid yourself of the noise/attacks, and allow your software firewall to handle the local network. It gives an added piece of mind.

Re: Only 5 intrusions blocked...Last time i had over thousands

Re: Only 5 intrusions blocked...Last time i had over thousands

ZyXEL P1 external firewall: (read the specifications on the page)http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...Tpk=zyxel%2bp1
I've tested it and after you update the firmware (via the manufacter's site), it works like a gem!
Plug-and-play but only can plug into one computer (small like a PDA device too).
When it first came out ~2 years ago it was $250.00 new
However, if you must have a firewall Router/Switch, then get this:
NETGEAR FVS114http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16833122081
I'm a fan of CheckPoint firewalls (but they generally cost $$$$$$)
For home users, I am fond of ZyXEL and SONICWALL and also NETGEAR.
If you're interested in a router with wireless, then I do know Zonealarm offers their ownhttp://www.zonealarm.com/store/conte...ess_router.jsp
I havnt read any reviews of it yet as it is only purchasable through their website.